Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Kras Stadion where FC Volendam play host to Willem II Tilburg. A crowd of 12,823 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Volendam and Willem II Tilburg are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Gascoigne.


0.00
Willem II Tilburg kick off and get the first half underway!
2.13
Jo Van Steenveldt makes a simple pass to Aaron Matthijs. Aaron Matthijs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodney Moulijn. Rodney Moulijn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Spengler who gathers it comfortably.
12.28
Victor Dreef runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Victor Dreef knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jimmy Van Wonderen.
24.14
Petri Dassen makes a probing pass to Rodney Moulijn. Rodney Moulijn sees a break and surges forward. Rodney Moulijn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.39
Tomas Monteiro makes an attacking run forward. Tomas Monteiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ulrich de Groot.
32.57
Shota Huistra makes a beautiful solo run. Shota Huistra plays a one-two with Tjalle Van Nistelrooy and rushes in on goal... Shota Huistra side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.09
Nigel Bridge makes a probing pass to Aaron Matthijs. Aaron Matthijs whips in a cross ball towards Dirk Visser. Dirk Visser makes a deft header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.56
With fabulous vision, Aaron Matthijs plays the ball forward to Victor Dreef. Victor Dreef knocks the ball to his team mate, Dirk Visser. Dirk Visser shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Volendam appear unchanged since the first half. Willem II Tilburg also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Volendam kick off!
48.10
Jimmy Van Wonderen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Akerboom. Carlos Akerboom knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.43
Gregoor Witschge flicks a high pass forward. Rodney Moulijn controls it well on his chest. Rodney Moulijn passes the ball forward to Tomas Monteiro. Tomas Monteiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Spengler who gathers it comfortably.
54.29
Carlos Akerboom catches Nigel Bridge on the ankles. Carlos Akerboom is warned by the referee! Nigel Bridge hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.16
Shota Huistra kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Akerboom. Carlos Akerboom shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
60.15
Gregoor Witschge barges into Carlos Akerboom. The referee warns Gregoor Witschge to calm down! Carlos Akerboom runs off the knock.
71.17
Marinus Splinter knocks the ball forward to Jimmy Van Wonderen. With a delightful solo run, Jimmy Van Wonderen stretches the opposition's defence. Jimmy Van Wonderen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.07
Nigel Bridge makes a simple pass to Tomas Monteiro. Tomas Monteiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Spengler who gathers it comfortably.
78.04
Jimmy Van Wonderen knocks the ball to his team mate, Tjalle Van Nistelrooy. Tjalle Van Nistelrooy flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Akerboom. Some silky footwork from Carlos Akerboom provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
83.14
With vision, Jo Van Steenveldt plays the ball forward to Rodney Moulijn. With imagination, Rodney Moulijn plays the ball forward to Dirk Visser. Dirk Visser knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marinus Splinter.
90.00
Aaron Matthijs flicks a high pass forward. Rodney Moulijn collects the pass. Rodney Moulijn knocks in a cross ball towards Tomas Monteiro. Tomas Monteiro connects with a diving header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
1
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.6%
35.4%
Play Area
29.1%
45.6%
25.3%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Shota Huistra of Willem II Tilburg

Match Ratings